Ms. Carlisle oversees the operations of the fifth-largest hospital in the country. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital is a leading academic medical center and is continuously ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S News & World Report. The hospital has over 1,400 beds and 19,900 employees that care for one million patients annually. During her tenure, she has advanced major patient care investments, including a new Rehabilitation Pavilion and a $70 million emergency department expansion, while strengthening patient flow, expanding access to specialized care and elevating the overall patient experience.
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